Santa Rosa is fortunate to have more than 60 beautiful parks that offer our community a place to play, socialize, exercise, relax and experience nature. Our Commemorative Tree and Bench Program offers an opportunity for the public to provide a long-term celebration of a special person or event, or to memorialize a loved one, while improving our City parks.
Native trees and shade trees are typically used in our parks. A City Arborist will discuss an appropriate tree variety and the best setting for that tree, and participation in the tree planting can be arranged. Upon request, a letter will be mailed to the honoree’s family describing the tree and planting location. Trees are 15-gallon size and the cost is $100 per tree. Plaques are not available for commemorative trees.
Benches with custom plaques may be purchased and installed in Santa Rosa’s 60+ parks. These attractive benches, made from recycled materials, will provide a place to sit and enjoy a favorite park location. Plaques are attached to the bench backrest.
To make arrangements for a Commemorative Tree or Bench, please call the Parks office at (707) 543-3770. Bench and tree locations need to be approved before an order is placed.
To download an informational brochure click here
Please note: Howarth Park is no longer accepting commemorative benches, as we have so many!